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2013 Holiday Gift Guide for the Home

The homebodies on your list will love these gifts to make their dwellings more beautiful and inviting at the holidays—and all year round. From rugs and furniture to candles and books—and from the stocking stuffer and little luxury to the major splurge—there’s something for everyone. (Maybe you’ll find something for your home, too!)

By the Editors of Traditional Home
Produced by Lucy Fitzgerald and Julianne Hilmes

Lovely furnishings from Century make great gifts for the décor lover on your list. The Loudi Door Chest, $5,550, from the Chin Hua Collection makes a bold statement in blue; nickel-plated details add shine. The Allison Skirted Swivel Chair, $2,250, is dressed in a complementary Ikat pattern, and Elegance Plush seat cushion ensures that this will soon be the best seat in the house.

Give your entertaining international flair with this set of six champagne flute embellished with the word for “Cheers” in six languages. The cylinder shape has a sophisticated look. $59.95 from Red Envelope.

For style, comfort, and color, look no further than furniture from CR Laine—it’s hand-sewn, hand-cut, and hand-tailored. Shown here are the Sotheby Chair (left) shown in a chic ikat design by Kelly Wearstler, $1,675, and the Cullen Chair (right), upholstered in a Schumacher print based on a 17th-century Persian damask, $1,835. In the center is the Ramsey Sofa in a striated green velvet ideal for the holidays, $3,170. At the bottom is the Topeka Leather Sofa, an updated Chesterfield in striking cobalt, designed with smaller arms than the classic style to provide maximum seating in minimum space, $5,295.

Add a touch of glam to your living room, bedroom or family room with this set of two Peyton accent pillows. Backed with luxurious solid suede, the pillows’ alternating stripes of natural tan and gold-printed cowhide exude elegance. From Safavieh, $298 for set of two 22x22-inch pillows, $205 for set of two 18x18-inch.

Putting the finishing touches on a room can be the most enjoyable part of design. Add sparkle to your home this season with a new side table (like the Zephyr Accent Table,); a cocktail table (like the Faux Bois,); or an accent lamp (like the Grand Tour Table Lamp,), all from Century Furniture.

Totem cups save space in the bathroom or kitchen because they’re stackable—each has three bumps around the top circumference to keep them slightly separated so they can air dry. Each cup is sold separately for $3.99.

Let your imagination run free with easy-to-create rugs from FLOR. Each design is available in individual squares, so you can mix and match until every room in your house is complete with colorful rugs, custom-designed by you! Starting at $11 per square.

Bright red glassware from Marimekko is festive way to celebrate the holidays. The Socks Rolled Down stemware collection is colorful, casual, and ready to party. Each piece is hand-blown for a unique creation. $45 from Marimekko.

Stunning photography of extravagant costumes and opulent locales transports the reader back into New York’s glamorous Gilded Age of the late-19 century. This impressive 216-page volume delves into the elite world of Old Money, and is a must-have for any lover of historical fashion. $50 from Monacelli Press.

Seating areas vary from room to room, but style doesn’t have to. Chairs from Hancock & Moore make a statement anywhere with fresh colors, quality fabrics, and iconic silhouttes. Pictured here, left to right: the new Brandi chair, the Fowler chair, the Picabo chair, and the Luxe chair. At the bottom are Taos Bar Stools. All from Hancock and Moore.

The Tanisha shoe ottoman is ideal for any dressing room or entryway. It cleverly stores 10 pairs of shoes in its interior pockets, while the lovely gray-and-gold Ikat paisley pattern outside shows off its stylish side. $295 from Safavieh.

As a traditional symbol of good luck, this elephant will lend its charm to any room, indoors or out. The ceramic stool can also serve as a side table, plant holder, or foot rest. Also available in navy, $195 from Safavieh.

The tiny yet fast Nespresso Pixie, $229, is available in seven stylish colors and optional stainless steel models to complement any kitchen, office, or dorm room. This single-cup coffee maker utilizes energy-smart design combined with its space-saving shape to make the most of every inch.

Now you can turn water on with a simple hand movement. Plus this Moen Brantford kitchen faucet with a stainless finish and MotionSense also resists fingerprints and water spots for a cleaner looking kitchen. $680 from Moen Brantford.

Modern Digital Canvas specializes in art that is expressionist or minimalist and enhances the mood of a space, like this canvas of birches entitled “Lost.” $399 for a three-piece triptych measuring 75 inches wide and 49 inches high.

Keeping household electronics clean can be a chore, particularly with pets and children nearby. The iClean Eyeball from Casabella makes this task a little bit easier, and a little more fun. Its microfiber fabric picks up pet hair, lint, and dust. $7.99 from Casabella.

Protect your produce with Mercado! This farmer’s market bag has pockets to protect fruits and veggies, loops to hold bottles, and compartments to keep things organized. A wide adjustable strap lets you choose the length you want for carrying. $24.99 from Quirky.

Redefine your morning routine with a pampering showerhead from Waterpik. Shown here (left to right), their latest products include the EasySelect with OptiFLOW technology, $62.99, the Rainfall, $34.99, and the Riata with hybrid flow control, $29.99.

Great for kids’ rooms, or to add a note of whimsy anywhere in the house, are a menagerie of animal hooks made of recycled printed canvas over a papier mâché core, $48, Arcadia Home. Giraffe and elephant shown here; other critters available.